INTERNET: ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY



The Internet (a global network made up of many smaller contributing networks)
and its services are intended to support open research and education in and among
 research and instructional institutions. The use by district account holders of
 school computers, software, and/or the Internet for other
 purposes. such as for-profit activity, personal business or illegal
 activity is prohibited.



Each student and staff member who wishes to use the Internet through the district
 must establish a user (ID) account. Each account holder must agree to act responsibly
 and to comply with this policy and the regulations
 promulgated by the Superintendent of Schools regarding access/use of school
 computers, software, and or the Internet. Therefore, prior to
 establishing a user account, each student and staff member must sign a user agreement.
 In the case of students under the age of 18, the studends parent or
 legal guardian must also sign the user agreement.



All Wappingers Central School District account holders will have rights of privacy,
 equal access, safety and intellectual freedom within the parameters specified in any
 applicable district regulation, procedure or code of
 behavior. Users are expected to fully comply with all applicable
 responsibilities set forth in such regulation. procedure or code of behavior.
Specifically required shall be the use of appropriate speech and language,
complying with copyright restrictions, respect for the rights of others,
 and protection of security. Use of the network for any illegal activity is expressly prohibited.



A user account pursuant to this policy is a privilege that may be revoked in the event
 of a breach o this policy and/or regulations by an account user. Further, a breach
 of the terms of tins policy and regulations may be
 considered an act of insubordination which may result in discipline under
 the district's Code of Behavior for students, and pursuant to law and any
 applicable collective bargaining agreement for staff members.




The account holder (and the parent/legal guardian of such account holder if he/she is under
 1 8 years of age) understands tat the school district does not have control over
 the content of the information available on the Internet.
 Some systems may contain inappropriate or illegal material. The school
 district does not condone the use of such material in the school environment.
 However, parents of minors having user accounts should be aware of its existence.



Adoption date: November 27, 1995

Revised:	February 24, 1997